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1934714 - Prompt Text not shown for Parameter of data type: Date, Date Time, or Time, in Crystal Reports

Symptom

  • Parameter prompt text missing.
  • Parameter prompt window does not show the prompt text, when refreshing a report in Crystal Reports, if the parameter type is: Date, Time or Date Time.
        
         
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Environment

  • SAP Crystal Reports 2011
  • SAP Crystal Reports 2013

Reproducing the Issue

  1. In Crystal Reports 2008 or earlier, create a new report off any data source.
       
  2. Create parameter and select one of the following type: Date, Time or Date Time.
        
  3. Add a prompt text to the parameter, like: Enter the Start Date:
        
  4. Add the parameter(s) to the report.
         
  5. When refreshing the report, the parameter prompt window displays the prompt text.
         
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  6. Do the same action in Crystal Reports 2011 or above, and when refreshing the report, notice the parameter prompt text is missing.
      
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Cause

  • The issue has been identified and tracked under ADAPT01711135

Resolution

  • This issue has been resolved in the following product update and above:
       
    • Crystal Reports 2011
      • Support Pack 09
               
    • Crystal Reports 2013
      • Support Pack 03

Keywords

prompt, hint, bi launch pad, rpt, CR, 1711135, 01711135, ADAPT, businessobjects, bi, bo, rpt , KBA , BI-RA-CR , Crystal Reports designer or Business View Manager , Bug Filed

Product

SAP Crystal Reports 2011 ; SAP Crystal Reports 2013